Abstract: Tools used to acquire a core tissue sample are disclosed. A portion of the tools may be configured to rotate when acquiring the core tissue sample. The tools include a partoff tab to sever the core tissue sample from a lesion and to retain the core tissue sample when the tool is removed from the patient. The tools may further include a light source to illuminate a working field.

Abstract: Tools used to acquire a core tissue sample are disclosed. A portion of the tools may be configured to rotate when acquiring the core tissue sample. The tools include a partoff tab to sever the core tissue sample from a lesion and to retain the core tissue sample when the tool is removed from the patient. The tools may further include a light source to illuminate a working field.

Abstract: A device and method for dampening a biopsy device externally or internally. One variation of the external dampening device includes a flexible sleeve provided to cover external surfaces of the biopsy device. The dampening device may also include a device to cover the entire device externally, wherein only a needle portion is exposed. Further in another aspect, a spring constant or spring property of the springs used in the biopsy device may be altered to decrease the noise emitted from the biopsy device. A device and method is also disclosed for dampening a biopsy device internally using an elastic damper at the end portions of any springs that may be used in the biopsy device or at the end of a stroke of certain movable portions inside the biopsy device.

Abstract: A device and method for dampening a biopsy device externally or internally. One variation of the external dampening device includes a flexible sleeve provided to cover external surfaces of the biopsy device. The dampening device may also include a device to cover the entire device externally, wherein only a needle portion is exposed. Further in another aspect, a spring constant or spring property of the springs used in the biopsy device may be altered to decrease the noise emitted from the biopsy device. A device and method is also disclosed for dampening a biopsy device internally using an elastic damper at the end portions of any springs that may be used in the biopsy device or at the end of a stroke of certain movable portions inside the biopsy device.

Abstract: A gas elimination apparatus and a method for use in an intravenous delivery system are provided. The apparatus includes a fluid inlet coupling a fluid flow into a liquid chamber, a fluid outlet protruding into the liquid chamber, and a flow diversion member proximal to the fluid outlet. The flow diversion member configured to block a direct flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The apparatus includes a hydrophobic membrane separating a portion of the liquid chamber from an outer chamber and a gas venting valve fluidically coupling the outer chamber with the atmosphere.